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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KRT - US48563L1017 - Common Stock

23.03 USD
+0.08 (+0.35%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRT. KRT was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KRT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KRT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KRT was profitable.
In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KRT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

KRT has a better Return On Assets (10.00%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KRT (19.60%) is better than 76.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRT (13.57%) is better than 86.00% of its industry peers.
KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.65%. This is above the industry average of 9.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) for KRT is above the 3 year average (12.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROIC 13.57%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

KRT's Profit Margin of 6.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRT has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
KRT has a better Gross Margin (38.04%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
KRT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.45 indicates that KRT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KRT (4.45) is better than 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.74) than 84.00% of its industry peers.
KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.45
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC9.77%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KRT's Current ratio of 2.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 54.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KRT have decreased by -2.50% in the last year.
KRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 75.29% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.93% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%

3.2 Future

KRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.44% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.88%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.76, the valuation of KRT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.16, KRT is valued correctly.
KRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.76
Fwd PE 14.16
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.82
EV/EBITDA 9.78
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.84%, which is a nice return.
KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.86. KRT pays more dividend than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.84%

5.2 History

KRT has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KRT pays out 108.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP108.23%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (12/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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23.03

+0.08 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners31.59%
Inst Owner Change-8.49%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change-15.07%
Market Cap462.90M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (26.23%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.84%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP108.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)15.32%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)5.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)-13.64%
PT rev (3m)-9.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.76
Fwd PE 14.16
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 17.82
P/OCF 17.33
P/B 3
P/tB 3.07
EV/EBITDA 9.78
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY7.06%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.77%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Graham Number16.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROCE 17.83%
ROIC 13.57%
ROICexc 16.88%
ROICexgc 17.24%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
FCFM 5.72%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
ROICexc(3y)15.6%
ROICexc(5y)14.51%
ROICexgc(3y)15.92%
ROICexgc(5y)14.83%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.13%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 13.75%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 20.46
Cash Conversion 59.16%
Profit Quality 85.76%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 4.45
F-Score5
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)20.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)142.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
EPS Next Y-7.88%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y20.59%
EBIT growth 5Y47.51%
EBIT Next Year26.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3Y118.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.53%
OCF growth 3Y76.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRT.


Can you provide the valuation status for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is KARAT PACKAGING INC?

The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 7 / 10.


Is the dividend of KARAT PACKAGING INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.23%.